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November 18, 2009
Typewriter Key Jewelry
Being a self-proclaimed word nerd, of course I would love the awesome jewelry made by the folks at The Weekend Store. They offer rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and cuff links made using the the thin flat serif keys of Smith Corona typewriters rescued from the junkyard. Now that's character!
Posted by Goli Mohammadi |
Nov 18, 2009 05:00 PM
Jewelry, Recycle |
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November 17, 2009
Flashback: Wire Wrap Jewelry
I was first introduced to the wildly talented "wire wrapstress" Dev Khan through my dear friend (and talented artist who shot all the images in this DIY) Sara K. Woll. Sara had commissioned Dev to come over and do a wire wrapping workshop for a crew of us crafty ladies. Dev embodies the true artisan, completely at one with her medium. She cuts and polishes her own stones (as evidenced by her beautifully worked hands) and does some of the most amazing wire wrap jewelry I've ever seen. Further, she is all about sharing her love and technique with anyone who is interested. I was thrilled when she wrote this piece for us, which first appeared on the pages of CRAFT Volume 03. Here is the full DIY for you to enjoy.
Wrap Rock
Setting stones in unique jewelry takes just a few twists of wire.
By Dev Khan
Wire wrapping is an imaginative, spontaneous, and versatile method of setting free-form stones using wire and simple hand tools. It allows the shape of the stone to control the placement of wire. The piece becomes its own tool, the moveable wraps acting as clamps and measuring points. By varying the number of wraps and wires, you can accommodate almost any stone.
Craft a centerpiece for a beading project, create a pendant out of that odd-shaped stone, or turn a beach rock into a magic amulet. Amaze your friends!
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Posted by Goli Mohammadi |
Nov 17, 2009 05:30 PM
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November 16, 2009
iPhone Home Button Earrings
Adam @ MAKE writes:
Symbology befitting a Dan Brown novel exudes from these handcrafted iPhone home button earrings. Do they imbibe the wearer with mystical iPhone powers? Does wearing two buttons break Apple's Human Interface Guidelines? You'll just have to acquire a pair to find out.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Nov 16, 2009 04:00 PM
Gadgets, Jewelry |
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November 14, 2009
Price Chart Necklaces
This is Plot sells these handmade necklaces that reflect the historical price charts of different materials. Shows above is gold v. oil. They're also available in just gold, just silver, silver v. oil, and lead. [via information aesthetics]
Posted by Becky Stern |
Nov 14, 2009 11:26 AM
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October 30, 2009
Intern's Corner: Cover It with Crochet, Escama-style
Every other week, CRAFT's awesome interns tell about the projects they're building in the Craft: Labs, the trouble they've gotten into, and what they'll make next.
By Meara O'Reilly, projects intern
Ever since I found out about Brazilian craft cooperative Escama (featured in CRAFT Volume 03, "Pull-Tab Crochet") and saw some of their work at Maker Faire a couple of years ago, I've been on a thread-crocheting kick. I just love the way that the process involves a sort of functional, enterprising spirit (what can I cobble together and how do I invent the stitches to do it?) as well as a really interesting aesthetic.
Once I learned the basic stitches and figured out how to wrap them around just about any object, I was off!
Apart from making this pull-tab wallet for the CRAFT Archive and a few demonstration flowers from the article, I started covering everything I could think of: hoop earings, bracelets, and yup, recycled bra under-wire!
I'm still trying to figure out the best way to secure the ends of my crochet (I've so far used beads and glue on the end of each wire to keep the stitches on) but I love the structure of these bra-wire necklaces and I think somebody could make something really beautiful with the idea -- baby mobiles or lampshades, anyone?
Posted by Keith Hammond |
Oct 30, 2009 10:03 AM
Crochet, Fashion, Intern's Corner, Jewelry |
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October 29, 2009
How-To: Stiffened Fabric Flower Brooch
Diane at Crafty Pod shows how to create a snazzy stiffened fabric flower brooch, including some tips for keeping the sheen nice and smooth. This could be a great use for fabric scraps!
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Oct 29, 2009 06:00 AM
General, Jewelry |
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October 28, 2009
Sterling Silver Blythe Ring
Blythe customization has reached a new level to me upon seeing this sterling silver Blythe ring. I think I just drooled a little. [Thanks, Moxie!]
More Blythe:
- CRAFT Video: Rerooting Blythe Doll Hair
- Hand-carved Blythe dolls
- Blythe Modeling New Alexander McQueen Line For Target
- Blythe-sized Creepy Knitted Ski Masks
- Inside-Out Blythe Guts Costume
From the pages of CRAFT, Vol. 03:
"Queen of the Misfit Toys" by Jenny Ryan, pgs 40-42. Preview in our Digital Edition or buy the back issue in the Maker Shed.
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Posted by Becky Stern |
Oct 28, 2009 04:00 PM
Jewelry, Toys |
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How-To: Fabric Covered Button Badge
Fabric covered buttons are fun to make, and are a great way to use up scraps of fabric, but I don't always have a good way to use them in my sewing. These button badges from Resurrection Fern are a great answer to that problem!
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Oct 28, 2009 03:00 PM
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October 27, 2009
How-To: Polymer Clay Candy Corn Earrings
In theme with the soap cupcakes I posted earlier this morning, here's another tasty-looking craft project. These polymer clay candy corn earrings from the Polymer Clay Cookbook look like a good beginner project, and one that could be translated in to a handful of other halloween uses.
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Oct 27, 2009 08:00 AM
Halloween, Jewelry |
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October 16, 2009
How-To: Button And Wire Brooch
I love the whimsical look of these button and wire brooches from Diane at Crafty Pod. She shares how to make a few versions, and they seem easy and quick - perfect for gifts!
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Oct 16, 2009 03:00 PM
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October 11, 2009
Silver Spoon Crafts
Yesterday while I was at the Whiskerino, I took some time to shop around the Petaluma Farmer's Market. There were some great craft vendors alongside the fresh produce and foods. I scored two wonderful pieces, a keychain and a ring that embody crafty recycling and the beauty of vintage collectables.
Both pieces are wrought from the handle of silver spoon. The keychain pattern is called "Orange Blossom" and was made in 1910. The artist, Norman, even had the original spoon with him. Norman was a true throwback, no URL, not even a business card. While he truly knew each detail on the silver spoons he worked with, all he could tell me about his business was that each piece was made right in town and that he occasionally made appearances at the farmers market. I loved Norman's old-school spoons, and his old-school attitude. Farmer's markets, FTW.
Posted by Brookelynn |
Oct 11, 2009 06:00 PM
Jewelry, Metalwork, Recycle |
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September 14, 2009
How-To: Chain Tassel Earrings
Right on trend are these chain tassel earrings that you can make yourself thanks to ...love Maegan.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 14, 2009 05:00 PM
Fashion, Jewelry |
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September 7, 2009
English Rose Cast Ring
Sonya Nimri got inspired by her mom's English china floral bouquet that she worked up this tutorial to make an English Rose cast ring.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 7, 2009 12:00 PM
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September 5, 2009
Paper Jewelry By Hila Rawet
This is just one of the most stunning pieces of paper jewelry by Hila Rawet that I've ever seen. Ann Martin at All Things Paper showcases pieces from her Kipul collection. You can see more Hila's jewelry on her web site. (via Twitter @SisterDiane)
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 5, 2009 08:00 AM
Jewelry, Paper Crafts |
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August 26, 2009
How-To: Recycled Sweater Wool Jewelry
Lee Meredith of Leethal Knits shares her tutorial for making jewelry from recycled wool sweaters. The project comes from a series of classes she taught over the summer in Portland, Oregon, and she also includes pictures of a few projects from her students. As she mentions, the techniques are simple and the creative possibilities are endless.
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Aug 26, 2009 07:00 AM
Jewelry, Recycle, Refashion |
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August 14, 2009
Geographic Jewelry
Earth Brooch Silver is a piece of jewelry made from a custom-selected piece of topography, 3D printed in wax and then cast in silver. Via Core77.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Aug 14, 2009 04:00 PM
Jewelry, Technology |
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August 10, 2009
How-To: Ruffle Necklace
Just like our recent fabric scraps necklace and Jennifer Perkins' Crazy Quilt Ping Pong Ball necklace, I'm loving this new trend of wearing your scraps around your neck. This ruffle necklace by Jessica of Happy Together is both simple to make and stylish! [ via Whip Up ]
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Aug 10, 2009 05:00 PM
Jewelry, Sewing |
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August 6, 2009
Sam's Custom Wedding Ring
MAKE magazine photo editor Sam Murphy is tying the knot this September (congrats Sam!) and she had her wedding ring custom-made based on her mother's vintage 1901 ring. She worked with the talented Amanda Knox of RedStart Design, designers of fine custom jewelry. The process and the end result are fascinating. Here is Sam's mom's original ring:
Sam wanted a slightly different variation retaining the classic etching but using red sapphires instead of diamonds. Amanda first made a sketch and then a CAD drawing:
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The finished ring was then sent to fifth-generation Armenian metalsmith and engraver Hratch Nargizian, who hand-engraved the designs onto the ring. Here's another look at the gorgeous final handmade creation:
Posted by Goli Mohammadi |
Aug 6, 2009 11:00 AM
Jewelry, Weddings |
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August 5, 2009
How-To: Make a Fabric-Covered Button Charm Bracelet
Katrin of Sew-Mad shares how she made this charming fabric-covered button bracelet.
Do you want to know what's best about it?Each fabric on each button reminds me of something I've sewn. Either for myself or for a lovely person.
If you need to read her post in English, simply click the "view this in English" check box at the top right corner of her post.
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Aug 5, 2009 07:00 AM
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August 3, 2009
Quilled, Repurposed Jewelry
Ann from all things paper created this beautiful pendant from a repurposed keychain and scraps from another project. Stunning!
[ via SisterDiane ]
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Aug 3, 2009 05:00 PM
Jewelry, Paper Crafts |
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